P-Bandai Hobby Online Shop Exclusive: A New Limited Edition Real Grade Coming Soon!
According to a Gtoys Blog post, Bandai will start taking preorders for an as of yet unannounced Limited Edition RG kit on Friday January 18th, 2013.
Using past releases as an example, it's more than likely going to be a recolor of the RG Zeta Gundam, perhaps in the Amuro Ray’s MSZ-006-3 custom color scheme, or maybe it will have the Hyper Mega Launcher included. Or maybe it will be something completely different.
Bandai Namco Live TV, which brings you the latest entertainment news from the Bandai Namco group, airs its weekly "Game Wednesday show at 10:00 PM Wednesdays. In today's episode, we've got a special feature on the PS3 battle action game "Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation".
Assistant Producer Omino will appear as a guest, and he'll take on our viewers in online battles! Can the Bandai Namco Live TV team grasp victory!? There's also a special present at the end of the show. Tune in to Bandai Namco Live TV tonight at 10!
■ Bandai Namco Live TV "Game Wednesday" Episode 52 [Airtime] 10:00-11:00 PM, January 16th [Reruns] 8:00-9:00 PM, 1/17; 10:00-11:00 PM, 1/22 [Streaming site] http://live.b-ch.com/b-bng [MC] Gattsukitaika, Sayury Furukawa
News via Gundam.Info
SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online begins its "Mission & Battle Play Bonus 2nd" event, with rewards for PvP and mission play, January 14th!
During the event, split into two weeks, you'll have two chances to win prizes through daily logins, daily mission completion, and PvP kill count. Play both and receive an extra-special bonus! Rewards await you! Give it a try!
"Mission & Battle Play Bonus 2nd" event During each weeklong period, clear three missions or rack up five PvP kills a day to work toward coins, EXP packs, game points, rare capsules, and Level Protectors!
Char Aznable x Toyota: MS-186H-CH "Auris Char Aznable" Toyota -
On Display @ Toyota Showroom (Tokyo, Japan)
Zeonic Toyota: A collaboration between the Toyota Motor Corporation and Zeonic. Its establishment was announced January 9th at a press conference held at MEGAWEB in Odaiba, featuring Char Aznable's voice actor Shuichi Ikeda and Numacchi, an actor famous for his Char impersonation. The event announced the mass-production of the Char Custom Auris, premiered three project trailers, and included a talk session between several guests deeply involved in Zeonic Toyota. Now, we bring you a photo report. The press, invited to something described only as a "new project announcement", were first shown a PV based on the Mobile Suit Gundam opening, as Ichiro Nagai's voice announced the founding of Zeonic Toyota. Gasps were heard as the mass-production of the Char Custom Auris was announced for this year. A simulated video feed from the Principality of Zeon featuring Gihren Zabi, footage of Char personally test-driving the Auris, and the announcement of Zeonic Toyota's recruitment program served to further drive home the seriousness of the project.
Next, two "advisors" to Zeonic Toyota were introduced: Shuichi Ikeda, voice of Char Aznable, and Numacchi, famous Char impersonator. Masahiro Matsumoto of Toyota Modellista, designers of the Char Custom Auris Concept and participants in the mass-production of the char Custom Auris, and Sunrise producer Shigeru Horiguchi also participated in a public discussion.
Ikeda: "I know we joked about 'Zeonic Toyota' at Chara-Hobby last year, but I didn't really expect it to happen." "We can't let (the life-sized) Gundam beat us. Next year is the 25th anniversary of Gundam, so we should have a triumphal parade through Ginza!" Next, Horiguchi spoke of the difficulty in developing the product—after all, if it was 'three times faster' like in Char's famous line, "Everyone who drove it that fast would be arrested. (laughs) As a Char Custom, it's certainly high-performance, but Char was just as likely to kick off his ship as use the catapult—it can be powerful or delicate, whichever the driver chooses. Of course, hopefully they'll choose to drive safely. (laughs)" Then Matsumoto spoke of the differences between the Char Custom Auris Concept and the mass-production model, and his hoped to make it "customizable to the buyer's heart's content".
When asked what he'd like to see in the Char Custom Auris, Numacchi replied "Gundam fans love sounds. I'd love to hear the distinctive sound of the monoeye when switching the headlights on, or a navigation system with Mr. Ikeda's voice." He also looked forward to seeing the suggestions Zeonic Toyota employees will submit. Finally, Shuichi Ikeda roused the crowd with a "Men of Zeonic Toyota, I have high hopes for you!"
The Char Custom Auris site is running several campaigns, including one where you can join Zeonic Toyota and suggest your own idea. You can also test-drive an Auris at Netz dealerships nationwide beginning January 12th in the "Auris Red² Ride" event to receive an exclusive Char×Auris cushion. Supplies are limited, so test drive today! For more details, visit the Char Custom Auris site.
The following info were translated from Gtoys Blog. And all the information listed are just predictions, and are not official. Comments below some release prediction that you might have.
Master Grade 1/100 Series:
More than 80% probability MG 1/100 Sazabi Ver. Ka MG 1/100 Gundam Delta Kai
With the big launch of the MG 1/100 Nu Gundam Ver. Ka. We can only hope to see it's rival mobile suit, the Sazabi Ver. Ka to be released, perhaps a release later this year or in 2014. MG 1/100 Gundam Delta Kai is also another high possibility using the part of the Delta Plus mold.
More than 60% probability MG 1/100 Justice Gundam MG 1/100 Providence Gundam MG 1/100 Legend Gundam MG 1/100 Perfect Strike Gundam
Following the release of the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Re-mastered Blu-ray box set and the televised remastered version this past year. Not all the mobile suits has seen a Master Grade release yet. Among the 4 listed above, 2 of them are likely to be released. Withe the Re-mastered version of Mobile Suit Gundam Destiny this year, perhaps we will see some new Master Grade release from that series too.
About 40% probability MG 1/100 Geara Zulu MG 1/100 Geara Doga MG 1/100 Jegan MG 1/100 Loto MG 1/100 GM II MG 1/100 Methuss MG 1/100 Hambrabi MG 1/100 Asshimar MG 1/100 Gaplant
Following the upcoming release of the MG 1/100 Jesta. The next Master Grade release for the Gundam UC series could be a Zeon type mobile suit. And we could expect more Master Grade releases from the Mobile Suit Gundam Z series, the previous release from Z is the MG 1/100 Marasai
About 20% probability MG 1/100 Hyaku Shiki Ver. 2.0 MG 1/100 GN-X IV MG 1/100 Stargazer Gundam MG 1/100 Akatsuki Gundam MG 1/100 Savior Gundam MG 1/100 Blast Impulse MG 1/100 Gaia Gundam MG 1/100 Zaku Warrior MG 1/100 V2 Gundam MG 1/100 Knight Gundam MG 1/100 Altron EW MG 1/100 Tallgeese II MG 1/100 Tallgeese III MG 1/100 Leo
MG 1/100 Hyaku Shki Ver. 2.0 might or might not come out this year. As a RG 1/144 Hyaku Shiki is a high possible release. GN-X IV is on the prediction list before, but has not seen a release yet...
HGUC 1/144 Unicorn Gundam Full Armor HGUC 1/144 Jegan Type A2 HGUC 1/144 Gouf Flight Type HGUC 1/144 Sinanju Stein HGUC 1/144 Johnny Ridden Zaku II HGUC 1/144 Dreissen (ZZ Ver.) HGUC 1/144 GM Ground Type HGUC 1/144 Guntank Mass-Production Unit HGUC 1/144 GM Sniper HGUC 1/144 Ball Type K HGUC 1/144 Zaku Cannon HGUC 1/144 GM Sniper Custom HGUC 1/144 GM Cannon HGUC 1/144 Guncannon DT HGUC 1/144 Kapool HGUC 1/144 Qubeley Production Model HGUC 1/144 Silver Bullet HGUC 1/144 Efreet Schneider HGUC 1/144 Garibaldi β HGUC 1/144 Byarlant HGUC 1/144 Borinok Sammahn HGUC 1/144 Hound Dog HGUC 1/144 Barzam HGUC 1/144 Dijeh HGUC 1/144 Aqua GM HGUC 1/144 Galluss-J HGUC 1/144 Galluss-K HGUC 1/144 Gaza D HGUC 1/144 Dowadge HGUC 1/144 Desert Zaku HGUC 1/144 Desert Gelgoog HGUC 1/144 Gerbera Tetra HGUC 1/144 Xamel Perfect Grade 1/60 Series
(Image of the 1/35 Unicorn Gundam @ Shizouka Hobby Show 2009, image via Gundam Base)
PG 1/60 Unicorn Gundam
If the Unicorn Gundam is released in PG Form, it would be a pretty expensive. But it is quite exciting if there ever would be a release for PG Unicorn Gundam or PG Sinanju.
Comments below your upcoming release predictions!!!